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Meet Judy Christensen: Recruitment and Awards Specialist

Posted on January 5, 2026

From school counselor to scholarship champion, Judy Christensen is passionate about helping nursing students break financial barriers and achieve their dreams. Discover her insider tips and why she loves supporting future nurses.

Posted in Faculty & Staff Profile, NewsTagged Judy Christensen, Scholarships, staff profile

Meet Benjamin Curtin : Facilities Technician II

Posted on January 5, 2026

From Latin dance nights to hidden rooftop gems with lake views, Benjamin Curtin shares his favorite hobbies, insider tips, and why he loves working at the School of Nursing.

Posted in Faculty & Staff Profile, NewsTagged Benjamin Curtin, facilities, staff profile

Meet Rikki Klassy: Clinical Placement Coordinator

Posted on December 3, 2025

From solving escape rooms to helping students achieve their professional dreams, Rikky Klassy brings a sense of care, collaboration, and fun to her role at the School of Nursing.

Posted in Faculty & Staff Profile, NewsTagged Rikki Klassy, staff profile

Meet Diane Farsetta: Center for Aging Research Education (CARE) Manager

Posted on August 12, 2025

Farsetta talks about her groundbreaking work with older adults and their caregivers.

Posted in Aging & Care for Older Adults, Community Partnerships, Faculty & Staff Profile, NewsTagged Center for Aging Research and Education (CARE), Diane Farsetta, staff profile

Meet Jin Jin: Admissions & Recruitment Coordinator

Posted on May 28, 2025

Jin Jin talks about her role, the amazing students she works with, and why AI can never replace human nurses.

Posted in Faculty & Staff Profile, NewsTagged Jin Jin, staff profile

Meet Kelli Richards: Career Development & Learning Support Manager

Posted on May 14, 2025

Kelli share how the students she works with motivate her to keep growing and what makes her team unique.

Posted in Faculty & Staff Profile, NewsTagged Kelli Richards, staff profile

Meet Darby Sugar: Director of Advising and Student Services

Posted on March 4, 2025

Darby shares about her passion for guiding students from their first day as freshmen to graduation and licensure, her secret talent, and how she brings the Wisconsin Idea to life.

Posted in Faculty & Staff Profile, NewsTagged Darby Sugar, staff profile

Meet Diamond D. Williams, DrPH, MPH: Associate Dean for Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Posted on February 20, 2024

Diamond D. Williams discusses the importance of health equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives within nursing and the ways she’d like to see this landscape change across the UW.

Posted in Faculty & Staff Profile, Inclusive Excellence, NewsTagged Diamond Williams, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Health equity, staff profile

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